ACA
Acapulco
Mexico
8,859 km
5,505 miles
EDI
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Distance
8,859 km
5,505 mi / 4,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ACA EDI
Airport Name General Juan N Alvarez International Airport Edinburgh Airport
IATA Code ACA EDI
ICAO Code MMAA EGPH
City Acapulco Edinburgh
Country Mexico United Kingdom
Timezone America/Mexico_City Europe/London
Elevation 16 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 16.760000, -99.750000 55.950000, -3.370000

Acapulco (ACA) to Edinburgh (EDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) in Acapulco, Mexico to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8,859 kilometers (5,505 miles / 4,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Mexico with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:42 in Acapulco, it's 10:42 in Edinburgh. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Acapulco (ACA) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the General Juan N Alvarez International Airport (ACA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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